So, I got my ducks in a row... In order... On order... Well, received them today.
These are for my participation in the Teal Pumpkin Project, something I found out about like 8 years ago, and have participated in every year since then. While I've offered a number of non-food items in the past, last year was the first year I did ducks when I found out you could buy a 30 count box of them. They were popular with the kids, we offered pick 2 ducks or get 4 pieces or so of candy, and most kids picked ducks. While 30 was enough last year, it was close, so I bought 100 this year.
Definitely not allowing them to choose, can you imagine how long that would take? But yeah, two ducks or candy once again.
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"The California lawyer says he wrote the brief before running it through AI tools to 'enhance' it, but did not read it again before submitting, and claims he did not know hallucinations were a thing." pcmag.com/news/attorney-slappe…
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Republican lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027. A new report shows the program has spent at least $54 million on administrative costs alone.
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Do you think public transport and the Royal Mail should be publicly owned?
If you've answered yes to these questions, you're in the majority. But politicians are NOT listening
You can find out below with our easy overview of where the main political parties stand on public ownership (in order of how many votes they received in the 2024 election).
The ratings are based on a) what the political party says about public ownership, b) what it does when in power and c) the direction of travel - is it sticking with the status quo of privatisation? Or is it open to and moving towards running public services for people not profit?
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ICE made the bed and now California law enforcement officers have to lie in it. The flashpoint of ICE backlash occurred in Los Angeles, as Trump’s mass deportation desires manifested itself i…
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The image shows a Facebook post by Sheila Toll, dated 2 September, at 12:14. The post is about a patient named Julie, a post-menopausal woman who came in for a health examination. Sheila, a family doctor, asked Julie about any vaginal bleeding, which Julie initially denied but then mentioned a few months of bleeding. Sheila, following medical protocol, ordered a pelvic ultrasound, which confirmed cancer of the uterus. Julie underwent a hysterectomy and radiation therapy and is now cancer-free. The post highlights the importance of recognizing vaginal bleeding after menopause as a potential warning sign. The post ends with Julie sharing her experience with friends, revealing that none of them knew about this risk. The post includes a profile picture of Sheila Toll and a blue house icon at the bottom, indicating the home tab. ― The image is a screenshot of a Facebook post by Sheila Toll, dated 2 September. The post is about Julie, who experienced a return of her period after menopause, which was later confirmed to be a symptom of cancer of the uterus. Julie underwent a hysterectomy and radiation therapy and is now cancer-free. The post highlights that Julie was surprised by Sheila's concern, as the symptoms had not recurred for many months. Julie emphasized the importance of recognizing this symptom as a potential danger signal and shared that out of 20 women she spoke to, none knew this was abnormal. Sheila has since followed Julie's advice and is now sharing this information with a wider audience. The post concludes with a message urging post-menopausal women to seek medical attention if they experience a return of their period or vaginal bleeding. The post includes a "Like" and "Share" button at the bottom, and the Facebook interface is visible, including the home, video, shop, and notification icons.
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South Korea pulling billions in investments after an ICE raid on their GA Hyundai plant.
Qatar pulling a $1.5 trillion investment in the U.S. after Trump collaborated with Israel to bomb Palestinian negotiators in Qatar.
Denmark rejecting U.S. Patriot missiles in favor of French-Italian made SAMP-T weapons system, costing the U.S. $9.1 billion.
China purchasing $0 of U.S. soy beans this year, putting farmers across the country on the brink of bankruptcy, last year China purchased $13.2 billion worth of U.S. soy beans, 54% of all U.S. soy bean exports.
Trump's 25% tariffs on auto parts and 50% tariffs on steel & aluminum costing Ford $800 million in the 2nd quarter, wiping out all of their profits.
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Borowtz: people taking more Tylenol since Trump has been President\
MINNEAPOLIS (The Borowitz Report)—According to a new study published on Monday, there is a strong link between Donald Trump being president and increased use of Tylenol.
The study, which was published by the University of Minnesota Medical School, reports that consumption of the pain reliever has increased by nine thousand percent since Trump’s Inauguration in January....
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